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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Homer J. here today. Our mom is going to LVT school to get her Associate's degree and as part of the ciriculum she has to do 40 hours of work with large animal. There is an alpaca farm, Sorbie Farm, about 2-3 miles down the road where mom helps out. Here is a website with some basic facts about these animals that mom is working with in conjunction with her LVT training: I Love Alpacas. Since mom is training to be a Vet Tech she needs to know about health problems.Alpacas need to be monitored for the health problems to which they are susceptible. One of these is ryegrass staggers, caused by a toxin in some ryegrass species that affects the nervous system. If the problem is caught early, the animals will recover when removed from the pasture. However, the condition can become permanent with long-term exposure to the toxin.Facial eczema is a major problem for llamas and alpacas. Caused by the spores of a fungus found in pasture, it leads to liver damage and causes the skin to be sensitive to light. Just like use dogs and cats, alpacas are opportunistic browsers, so just like with us poisoning from eating toxic plants is a problem. Plants that can be fatal to alpacas include nightshade, foxglove, hemlock, tutu, ragwort, mallow, buttercup and macrocarpa. Young alpacas, known as cria, are prone to rickets if they do not get enough sunlight in their early months. This can be remedied with vitamin D injections. Alpacas and llamas are very susceptible to tuberculosis, which is also a problem in cattle and deer.

Theres lots of stuff that mom needs to learn and this opportunity sure helps her out. But we've made it clear that we don't want a fur fluff running around out in our paddock; how you gonna keep them down on the farm after they've seen our yard?

OBTW: Spencer's HM and HD have a new foster dog, her name is Candy. Candy is a refugee from Tiawan that emmigrated to the US. Please take a moment to visit HM & HD's bloghttp://blog.dogbynature.comto check out Candy and read about her amazing story. Perhaps y'all can help her find her new forever home. - Homer J.

Supa Saturday Contest:We have been nominated in the Supa Saturday contest over at Travis' blog. If it's no too much trouble for y'all we'd really appreciate it if you could drop over there and vote for us, unless you like one of the other nominees better. The voting area is in the upper right of Travis' blog page. Thanks for for any consideration y'all may give to us, The Bumpass Hounds.http://snowballiii.blogspot.com/

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If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. - George Washington

You furry kids are a great group! We just stumbled on you guys from the Kids in Dog Suits site and thought you had a really nice site and love the pics. Feel free to visit us at www.landoflincolnlabbies.blogspot.com. We will fur sure be back to visit you!

We saw some alpacas over on San Juan Island. Dad thought up a song where the chorus was just "ALPACAS!" It was a silly song, not nearly as good as the ones I write. (I have published some songs on my blog, but I think that was before you started reading.)

STEP UP TO ADOPT A PET

If you can, please consider opening your home to a homeless animal, preferably a dog or cat or other domesticated animal; livestock does better on farms and wild animals do better in zoos and parks. Your local Humane Society or SPCA or Animal Shelter has a wide selection of could be, should be, pets looking for new homes. If you can't adopt, perhaps you can at least become a sponsor. We'll show you how to help out Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary (AHGRRS) on our blog page, but you can help out any organization of your choice, but please help; contribute or volunteer.
- The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties

PLEASE HELP SPONSOR A SENIOR OR SPECIAL NEEDS GOLDEN

CAN'T ADOPT; BECOME AN ANGEL.So many Senior and Special Needs Goldens do not find "forever homes". Many of these dogs have above average medical needs and costs, are maintained on "special" diets, or have other extraordinary needs. Your donations can be targeted towards a particular Senior or Special needs Golden Retriever. As a sponsor, you will receive updates about your "special" Golden, and will be mentioned in our quarterly newsletter as the dog's sponsor. We also accept Paypal donations. Please keep in mind that we are a non-profit organization and that your donation is fully tax-deductible. Please just write the Golden's name in the memo line of your check or Paypal submission when sponsoring a Golden Retriever.

THE FIVE BRAVO-ZULU AWARD WINNERS TO DATE ARE:

WE ARE THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND CATS; ORIGINALLY FROM BUMPASS, VIRGINIA.

As of 11/05/2016, our thundering herd is currently comprised of 7 dogs and 5 kitties;

3 Golden Retrievers (Shelby, Tre', & Finnegan),

1 Yellow Labrador Retriever Rescue (Abbey),

1 Golden Retriever/Chow mix Rescue (Patti),

1 Landseer Newfoundland Dog (Max),

1 Black Flat Coated Retriever Rescue (Charlie),

1 Maine Coon Cat (Boru),

1 American Tortie "Ragamuffin" Cat Rescue (Jenny),

1 dark gray Asian cat Rescue (Gracie),

1 Siamese Blue Point cat Rescue (Lily), &

1 "somethingorother" short hair cat Recue (Yeti);

all trying to get along together and make it through another day. A testimonial to love freely given and graciously shared among us all. In September 2012, the Bumpass Hounds & Kitties all moved from Bumpass, VA (from whence we got our Blog Tag) to Lake Wales, FL but we're still the Bumpass Hounds (and Kitties).

About us: THE BUMPASS HOUNDS

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND KITTIES (10/05/12): Jubal, 12 year old Golden Retriever, the senior member of the pack; Sophie, 9 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Shelby, 8 year old Golden Retriever; Jack, 7 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Abby, 6 year old Yellow Labrador / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Max, 5 year old Landseer (Newfoundland Dog); Patti, 2 year old Australian Shepherd / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Charlie, a 1 year old black Flat Coated Retriever (Rescue); Alex and Boru, 8 year old Maine Coon cats; Jenny, an 8 year old rescued tortie Ragamuffin cat; Gracie, a 2 year old rescued short hair Asaian mix cat; and Lily, a 1 year old Siamese Blue Point cat. The Bumpass Hounds rescues dogs come from Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary in Delray, WV.

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS FAMILY PORTRAIT - NOVEMBER 2007

JEB - Homer - Jubal - Shelby - Abby - Jack - Max & Gordon

WHERE'S BUMPASS?

Along the southeast shore of Lake Anna, Virginia. Click on the above photo and open in a new tab or window for a visual map. You can view "Lake Anna Connections" at: http://www.lakeannaconnections.com/

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS and KITTIES (TBH&K)

These postings are about the life and times of a group of cats and dogs living in the bustling metropolis of beautiful downtown Bumpass, Virginia, along scenic Lake Anna. Their origins and the relationships among themselves and their human custodians. Sometimes happy, often hysterical, and sometimes sad; just as life can be.You can help save a life at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue.http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/They savedGordie, Abby,Homer, Sophie, Radar, Charlie,andPatti,who all came to be Bumpass Hounds. Please "click" on the AHGRR Website in our Link List in the right margin just below. You can click on this site to see some of the dogs waiting at AHGRR for somebody just like you to take them to their happily furever home. http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/doglist.html. Shilohwill kiss you if you do. It's our "lick for a click" gimmick. Drool's cool.-Jubal -J.E.B. - Sophie -Shelby- Abby- Jack- Max- Shiloh -Radar- Patti- Charlie (Woof!)Boru - Alex - Jenny - Gracie- Lily(Meow!)

JUBAL - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Canine Good Citizen

SOPHIE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Our former "Foster" Girl

Shelby

Village Princess

Abby (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Village Busybody

JACK - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Enforcer

Max (Brutus Maximus)

Village Watchdog

Patti (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Happy Yappy

Charlie (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

The Black Sheep of the Family

ALEX - OVER THE RAINBOW

Big Al

Boru

Boogers Boru

Jenny (RESCUE)

Jen-Jen

Gracie (RESCUE)

NAFOD - No Apparent Fear Of Death

Lily (RESCUE)

Mom's shadow

Shiloh (RESCUE) - ADOPTED

Village Greeter

BEAR - OVER THE RAINBOW

Bear - OBD (Old Bear Dog) Our 1st Rescue Dog

KODI - OVER THE RAINBOW

Kodi - Ann Marie's Original Lubby

RUSTY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Rusty - Our First Dog

PENNY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Penny - Our Sweet Girl

CHANCE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Chance - One Man's Very Best Friend (Click photo & help fight cancer in Goldens)

GOLDEN HONEY - AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

CHANDLER - OVER THE RAINBOW

THE LUKE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Golden Boy, Lucky Luke, has crossed The Rainbow Bridge. He will be missed. He is a most loved dog.

THE BLEU - OVER THE RAINBOW

Playing with The Luke

THE LATE GREAT GORDIE WONDERDOG

WE ALL MISS GORDON

GORDON - A GREAT RESCUE

Gordon was abandoned by his "life long" owner at about age 7 when he was found to be going blind. He was rescued from an Atlanta area shelter by Carol and Skip at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary. He joined our pack as a "special needs" dog, totally blind with two detached retinas, but it turned out his only real need was a loving home. He thrived within the pack and lived 15+ years. He was a beloved "Bumpass Hound." We lost Gordie, very unexpectedly, to cancer in January '08. We all miss him terribly, especially the girls, Shelby and Abby, by whom he was fussed over much like a grandfather. We were truly blessed and priviledged to be allowed to have Gordon live with us as a Bumpass Hound.

LISTEN UP PEOPLE (AND ANIMALS)

RIGHT CLICK ON MY PICTURE, OPEN IN A NEW TAB. NOW! GOT IT?

ALMOST HEAVEN GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE & SANCTUARY

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PLEASE SHARE A LITTLE, OR A LOT WITH AHGRR; NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL TO HELP.

PLEASE, GIVE JUST ONE DOLLAR IF YOU CAN.

WE PARTICIPATED IN TWINKIE'S 2010 GLOBAL ANIMAL BLOGGING EVENT

WE MET LOTS OF NEW BLOGGER BUDDIES.

POPLAR SPRINGS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Poplar Springs, a 501(c)3 charitabil organization, provides a safe, loving home for neglected, qbused or abandoned farm animals. Animals are referred to the sanctuary by humane societies who have confiscated them from cruelty cases or have rescued them from abandonment. Aftern their arrival they are provided with veterinary care, nourishing food and a warm shelter. All sanctuary animals are permanent residents who are allowed to live out their natural lives in peace. www.animalsanctuary.org

"The Animals' Saviour" - Copyright Jim Willis 1999

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done something," He replied. "I created You."

POOP ON CANCER

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CANCER KILLS GOLDENS

AVMA's 10 Warning Signs of Canine Cancer: 1 Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow2 Sores that do not heal3 Weight loss4 Loss of appetite5 Bleeding or discharge from any body opening6 Offensive odor7 Difficulty eating or swallowing8 Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina9 Persistent lameness or stiffness10 Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating

GOLDEN INSPIRATION

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HAPPY HEARTS DOG COOKIES

Home Made with Home Love

DINOVITE - WORKING WONDERS FOR DOGS

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STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE

WATCH THESE VIDEOS AND JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. JUST CLICK ON THE LOGO.

WATCH THE RESCUE

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PETFINDER

PETFINDER not only has lists of specific pets available for adoption near you but it is also a plethora of other great information, hints and tips about pet ownership. Check it out by clicking the Petfinder logo. - TBH (Hey Homer J. What's "plethora" mean? Is it like a "myriad?")

WE WON THE GOLDEN AWARD

I LOVE DOGS AWARD

THE PINK ROSES AWARD

From Joey: Pink Roses are given to all friends out there, bringing them a sweet and fruitful day. Those who receive these roses as a gift, you need to pass it on to 10 friends of yours to show them you care. And of course, for those who received the roses, that's to show that you're never forgotten.

YOUR BLOG IS FABULOUS AWARD

From Joey and other Blog Buddies

LIFE IS GRAND AWARD

From Joey with 5 Reasons Life Is Grand

CATS WITH OLDER PEOPLE

Wake up. The cat's got your teeth.

ARMY OF FOUR

DEVOTED TO DOGS

Click here to read Sarah Ferrell's newspaper column on How to be Your Dog's Best Owner.

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Pleez sign our guest book (up at the top of the page post section) and leave us your picture! Just click on our Guest Book. You can also leave your comments on our postings. Simply click on "comments" at the bottom of the posting on which you'd like to comment. If you leave a return e-mail address with your comment, we'll be glad to reply to any questions or comments. Homer is the village elder and he knows the most stuff so he'll probably have an answer. DROOL IS COOL